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The average train between St Helens and Plymouth takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 22m
Duration
315 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

St Helens to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between St Helens and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 55m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Plymouth via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 15m.

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